What a great informative historical article Susan. I too remember the 'outhouse' with old telephone books as the only facility. I recall many years ago a radio interview with a 100 lady and when asked what she thought was the greatest invention in her lifetime, she simply said. "Sewage." Neil.

Neil, I had a chuckle reading your comment; our ancestors definitely did it hard. There is a compost toilet just outside of Bundaberg for the public but unless needed urgently, a shopping centre is just up the road
Thanks for your comment. Susan

Neil I too heard the plumbing interview.